What makes building a house on a slope unique and advantageous? Read on to find out!
The Maryland waterfront is a beautiful location on which to build your very own home. Imagine waking up to the Chesapeake Bay every day! Considering the house itself, the design you choose will influence how you enjoy the scenery and landscape. In some cases, the land will slope down to the water, meaning your home site might be on a slope. How does this affect the house design, and what can you expect when building on sloped land? Here are some considerations.
Benefits of Building on a Slope
Height & Views
Indeed, you have many considerations for building on sloped land that are absolute positives! One of the best advantages of building on a slope is the height you will get over the land. This sense of height at the main and upper living areas will give you splendid views of the water beyond.
Natural Light
A house on a slope lends it a larger surface area on one side of it. Due to this, you get to have more windows and glass doors letting in tons of natural light. The main level, which is completely above-ground, can have rooms with high ceilings to maximize on windows and views.
Walkout Basement
A walkout basement opens up an otherwise underground room to the outdoors, natural light, and beautiful scenery. With sliding or French doors to the backyard, the basement becomes much more spacious. A walkout basement is excellent for creating a hobby room, an entertainment space, guest rooms, or an in-law suite.
Privacy
All custom homes enjoy privacy from neighboring houses, and so can houses on slopes. With the maximum amount of windows at the back of the house where the views are, and with only part of the home visible from the front, you can enjoy perhaps greater privacy than in a house on flat land.
Unique Architectural Features
Building on a sloped land means you can design a very unique home. Your custom home can have unique architectural features that both meet your family’s needs and look stylish. Consider the possibilities with Shore-Line Construction in Maryland!
Possible Challenges
While building on sloped land can achieve you a sound, flood-proof home that will last you generations, there are a couple of challenges that construction on slopes deal with. These two challenges are accessibility and drainage. It can take more planning and care to construct on a slope, and slopes also hazard the risk of mudslides, floods, and erosion. Learn more with us at Shore-Line Construction!
BUILD YOUR WATERFRONT DREAM HOME WITH SHORE-LINE CONSTRUCTION!
At Shore-Line Construction, we know that your home is a reflection of you. That’s why we strive to make each home we build as beautiful as the family who will live there. We work with each of our clients to design a home that fits their needs. The end result is a durable, energy-efficient custom home that the family will enjoy for generations to come. Shore-Line Construction has been serving our customers for over 25 years, and we look forward to the opportunity to help you!
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